Free H1N1 Vaccine Available
The Snohomish County Health District will offer free H1N1 vaccine at 8 special clinics in February and March.
"We now have enough of the vaccine to offer it to everyone who wants it," said Councilmember Gossett, boardmember of the Snohomish Health District. "We hope that there will not be a large 'third wave' of H1N1 illness in our community, but offering these special clinics is the best defense if the virus re-emerges in the spring."
People 65 and older are less likely to get H1N1 flu, but those who do are more likely to have complications or get secondary infections like pneumonia. Since H1N1 vaccine is readily available, seniors are encouraged to get it. Parents are reminded that children younger than 10 need two doses of vaccine to be fully protected. Children over 10 need only one dose. There are still many children who have not been vaccinated against H1N1 at all.
"No appointments are necessary," said Gossett. "I encourage anyone older than six months to take advantage of this free vaccination."
Sites:
Wednesday, February 10, 11am - 3pm
Helping Hands for Hard Times Fair
Everett Events Center 2000 Hewitt Ave, Everett, WA 98201
Thursday, February 11, 11am - 3pm
Helping Hands for Hard Times Fair
Tulalip Conference Center 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd, Tulalip, WA 98271
Monday, February 22, 9 - 11:30am
Stanwood Community & Senior Center
7430 276th St NW, Stanwood, WA 98292
Friday, February 26, noon - 2pm
Stillaguamish Senior Center
18308 Smokey Point Blvd, Arlington, WA 98223
Wednesday, March 3, 1 - 3pm
South Everett Neighborhood Center/Familias Unidas,
6315 Fleming St, #B Everett, WA 98204
Wednesday, March 10, 9 - 11am
South County Senior Center
220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds, WA 98020
Wednesday, March 10, 12:30 - 2:30pm
Mill Creek Senior Center
15720 Main St, Mill Creek WA 98012
Friday, March 12, noon - 2pm
Lynnwood Senior Center
5800 198th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036
Find more information about local public health and H1N1 at www.snohd.org and www.snocoflu.com.
